(Pov- Daniel.)

I feel God's confidence on me. Don't worry, God, I won't disappoint you! I will overcome this test!

I look at the people behind me, following us. So many adventurers who seem powerful... Hasn't anyone been able to defeat him?

... No, Daniel, don't be afraid. It's just a test from God. An extra help. You can do it, Daniel, have more confidence!

... More confidence... Yes... I need to have more confidence in myself.

I can do it... I can do it.

"Hehe. Nervous, kid?"

"To be honest, yes, demon sir. Any advice for a rookie like me?"

"...You're not lying... Are you really a rookie?"

"I've fought a few times in the past, but this is on another level. It's the first time I've had such a dangerous fight."

"Hahahahahaha! I see, I see. I'll be your first time, huh?"

"Ew. Sorry for my reaction, but that sounded gross."

"Don't worry. All that nervousness will soon disappear."

"Thank you very much."

"Because I'll kill you!"

"... Oh... Wow... Thanks?"

That was a really weird conversation.

We leave the village and I move quite far away from the black demon.

Well... I think this distance will be enough. I feel like a cowboy facing another in a duel.

Well, it's almost the same. In both situations, one of them ends up dead.

"Are you ready to die?!" He said confidently.

"... Ready to die?"

Am I ready? Yes, I was. I was about to commit suicide... But now I have a very important mission. I must not die... I won't disappoint God.

I am mentally prepared to die at any time, but that doesn't mean I will die so easily.

"I was just a moment ago..."

I see many adventurers watching us. There are about 200 adventurers, although I suppose there are also normal people among them.

I can't fail... I won't let God down.

"But, for now, I don't plan on dying. Dex Sword!"

I feel a tingle in my fingers and white, shiny powder comes out of my hands... My magic.

The powder quickly takes the form of... a sword.

A sword appeared in my hands. The sword is white, shiny, and with a black hilt.

Simple design, but that doesn't mean it's not powerful. It's a weapon made by God, perfect for killing demons.

Now for the next spell.

"Muslar Asio!"

... Wow... This tingle all over my body... I feel... incredible.

I feel my strength increase and take a deep breath.

Daniel, this is incredibly unfair, but amazing! Not only do I feel stronger, I feel lighter.

This tingling sensation doesn't go away, but I suppose it will remain as long as I use the spell.

Magic is... simply amazing.

"I feel my strength increase... Great!"

"Hehe. You're one of the few who dare to challenge me, you have my respect!" said the demon.

Mmm... He's not taking me seriously, I can feel it. I don't feel really in danger.

It seems that the black demon is confident, he keeps laughing... I have a plan. A simple plan, but it will work, I'm sure.

I run towards him and the demon keeps laughing.

"Hahahahahaha! Die!"

The black demon tries to hit me with his sword, but... I can see his attack in slow motion and manage to dodge his attack.

My new strength allowed me to push myself away from his attack with my feet.

Incredible... Magic is incredible.

The spell allowed me to see his attack in slow motion... Too unfair, but I don't care!

His sword touched the ground. I have the advantage.

I look up and smile. I'm underneath him. The angle is perfect.

The plan worked.

Now, don't hesitate and attack, Daniel!

"I'm sorry!" I shouted, as I'm about to take someone's life.

I'm so sorry, but God depends on me.

Without hesitation, I attack the black demon with my sword and split it in half... Y-yes, my sword definitely split it in half, I saw and felt it. I split it in half effortlessly!

My sword is very powerful... Great! God, thank you for giving me so much advantage!

I quickly move away from him... I can't believe it worked. I won... I definitely won... I did it!

"I did it!"

Now I have to go for my reward! I hope it's enough to buy a lot of food.

"Fufu. Not bad, not bad."

Huh? I-impossible, I felt like I split it.

I turn around and see that he's still standing... He's not dead?! B-but I split it in half! Did he regenerate?!

"Hahahahaha! You give me...!"

... Huh?

"What?"

"Is he... dead?"

"Did he defeat it?"

Not only am I confused, but so are the adventurers. Didn't the demon notice the cut?

The top half of his body falls to the ground and black blood comes out of him.

The black demon is... dead.

I'm a little scared, I've killed someone, but since it was a demon, I'm calm.

I have to bear it... It was him or me... I had no other choice.

I'm a killer, but I have to do it. God depends on me... I can't hesitate... I can't feel guilty... Don't think about it, Daniel... Don't think about it.

"Well, well... so soon?"

"H-he did it... He did it!!"

Everyone cheers excitedly.

Wow, I feel like a singer at a concert, as everyone stares at me while celebrating.

"He defeated the black demon so quickly?!!"

... Yes, it's true, it was too fast.

I look at the body, confused... That was a bit disappointing... Oh well, it was expected. He didn't attack me with all his strength... Being a coward has its advantages. He thought I was weak and he trusted me too much.

"Are all demons this weak? I thought they would have the power of regeneration."

Well... I'm done. Now I'll return to the guild for my reward. Will I be promoted? I think I'm a rank E or F. Will I be promoted to rank D? I'll find out soon.

I enter the village and everyone treats me like a hero... It's a bit embarrassing, but I like it.

I achieved my goal: to be famous. Now my next goal is to find someone to teach me new spells.

I wonder if there's a school around here. I could ask a teacher if they could teach me spells. Just knowing the name of the spell and what it's for will allow me to use it.

It's too unfair, but I think it's necessary, because my enemies will be much more powerful than me.

"Well, well... it feels good," I said, filled with shame but also happy.

... Oh... I feel weird.

The sword disappears and I feel my strength fade away.

I don't feel any tingling anymore.

"Uh...? I suppose the spells disappear when I feel like I no longer need them."

I did it... My first day in this world is going great... My first mission was successfully completed!

I have to celebrate!

...Wow... Two hours ago, my heart was full of sadness and I wanted to die, but now I feel so full of happiness... Thank you for this new life, God. Thank you so much.

I will enjoy my new life as much as possible. Thank you for everything.

Grandma, your grandson is happy again... But I still miss you.

It will take me time to get over your death... Oh, better not think about that.

"Hero sir, why don't you celebrate your victory with us?"

Uh?

I turned to my right... Uwaaaah! Are those women showing me their naked breasts?! Is that a brothel?! Prostitutes?! No, no, no! Daniel, don't look, your grandma would be mad at you if you see them!

I covered my eyes.

"I'm not interested!! G-Goodbye!!"

I ran away as fast as I could.

How indecent! Why would they offer their services to a minor like me?! I'll report them...! Although I don't know what age is considered legal in this world.

Ahhhhhhhh! Prostitution is legal! It's a monarchy! Slaves! Ahhhhhhhh! Surely many slave women are forced to be prostitutes! This world is disgusting! I'll completely avoid contact with brothels!

Ah... I think I'll die a virgin... And I don't care!

I don't trust women, so I don't think I'll fall in love again. And I won't have sex without feeling love. Besides, my grandma told me that sex is only had after marriage. I'll die a virgin, but at least I won't disappoint my grandma... Uwaaaah!

I ran into something and fell to the ground. Why did I keep running with my eyes closed?! I'm an idiot!

I opened my eyes... Ah, I ran into a wall of the guild. Well, that hurt, but at least I didn't hurt a person.

After dusting myself off, I enter the guild and head to Grey.

I wonder if I'll have enough to buy new clothes and armor. I need new clothes. In fact, I'm a vagabond in this world, what I'm wearing is the only thing that accompanies me.

I also stink, or so I thought. I haven't bathed in days, but I think God cleaned me when he gave me the new clothes. The dirt stains are gone.

"All right, I defeated him. Now what do I do? Should I fill out a document or something like that?"

"Uh...? You defeated the Black Demon?! Show me your card!"

My card? I suppose she needs it to confirm my identity as an adventurer or something. She just gave it to me, but I think she's just going through the motions of her job.

I take out my card and show it to her. Grey's face is hilarious - her mouth is open wide and her eyes are wide open.

"W-well, well... You really did defeat it!!!"

All the adventurers there are amazed. How do I know? Because they started talking about me. It's uncomfortable, but I was mentally prepared for this situation. Just because my legs are shaking doesn't mean I'm nervous, okay?

Ahhhhhhhh! Who am I trying to fool?! I'm very nervous! It's uncomfortable that they're talking about me!

Better change the subject... Mmm... Oh, right. Why did she see my card?

"How did you confirm what I said by seeing my card? How?"

She shows me my card.

"The numbers I wrote disappear until you finish a mission, die, or we remove them."

Magical numbers, huh? That's weird. Well, this world is weird, so I have to get used to it.

"Those symbols were numbers? How strange."

She hands me back my card and I put it away.

Well... Oh, everyone is still talking about me. I have to get used to this.

Grandma, your grandson saved a village... Well, even though the demon was a test from God, so it doesn't have much value.

"I'll give you the reward in a few minutes."

"Thank you. I appreciate it."

What will I buy with my first salary? Clothes, food... Mmm... I guess I also need to find a place where I can sleep. Oh, I have a lot to do.

A few minutes pass and Grey returns with two bags of coins. Wow. Couldn't they give me a check or bills at least? How do I know they're coins? By the sound they make when I move them.

"We already deducted the registration fee. It's 50,000 gold coins, minus 100 coins for registration."

"... Oh... Well, well..."

It's more money than I thought.

I don't think gold is worth much in this world, but that doesn't mean it's little money. Great, it will be enough for lots of food and clothes!

"I suppose it's a lot. Thank you."

My stomach growls and I get nervous because it growled too loudly. I remembered that I haven't eaten in days.

Alright, alright, tummy, you'll have food soon. Don't start eating yourself.

"I haven't eaten in several days... Do they sell food here?"

"Of course."

"How much do the dishes cost?"

"One gold coin."

Gold really isn't worth much.

Mmm... Let's say a dish costs... $5? No... Mmm... 10. Yes, $10, depending on the dish.

... Uwaaaah! 50x10 is equal to 500! 500,000 dollars for a single mission?! Oh, my heart, my poor heart! Did I really earn that much money?! Ahhhhhhhh! What will I do...?! No... I must not let money consume me.

I'll donate it. I only need the basics to survive, I don't need that much. I wonder if there's an orphanage or poor place.

"Could you bring me two plates of food?"

"What kind of food?"

Mmm... Well, I don't know the food of this world, so I'm fine with anything, as long as it's not human meat.

"Whatever, please."

I give her the two gold coins and sit at a table.